Sunday - day of rest...

Hello Mama's!

: ) WOW!!! Such a full & productive weekend! To paraphrase Tony the Tiger, it was GRRREEAAT!

There was all this & MORE! We're to meet on Wednesday 2/25 @ the Lamb Tavern @ 6:45 to celebrate! There is SEW much to chat about! Meanwhile, catch up & enjoy the rest of your weekend. ; )

Piecefully, Pam

FRIDAY - Beach Bound!!!

Good Friday Morning Girls,

I can not begin to tell you just HOW glad I am that it's (finally!) Friday! Hip, hip HoOrAy!!! : )

Jean - be-e safe coming down the shore! We'll be-e anxious to see you when you get there.

Lois - we'll miss you. Sending + juju & prayers!

Peggy - are you coming down the shore? I hope you can take a break! ; )

Dolores - are you back yet? How was your trip?! Give us a call down the shore, girl friend!!! P.S. did you get the Hancock's sales flyer in your email?!...jelly rolls, charm packs, layer cakes need I say more...

LA - when are you coming down?! This morning?! Are you bringing Kevin?!?!?! : ) Hey, how's your Mom been doing?

Mare, Mo, Cath & Lor - I think I'll be-e seeing you guys soon!

Mare - DON'T forget your foot pedal!!! Not your cords, knee lifter, sewing machine or projects either!!! DOUBLE check!!!

Here's a new book that a little birdy told me about... Check it out. It may be good for a beginner or young person!

Take care, keep warm & looking forward to spending time with you soon!
Piecefully, Pam

P.S. I made oatmeal overnight. It will have to be reheated for breakfast @ the Beach. : D

Good Evening Girls,

Goodness, we are quickly approaching our 500th post!  Can that be-e...?!  Imagine.  I had NO expectation when I began this blogging endeavor, but here we are!

Cathy - did you have your hand applique class on Sunday?  How did it go?  Did you like it?

Lori - how is your table runner progress coming?

Mo - I am SO glad to hear you're pleased/happy/excited with your kitchen renovation & updates to your home!!!  WAY!  ; )  You give me hope...

Mare - how is your sewing machine...?!

LA - how's the kids?

Time to go get ready for work.  Ugh!  Is it FRIDAY yet?!?!?!

Piecefully, Pam

Good Evening Girls,

How is everyone doing?!  We're ALL busy, no?!  When this ride stops don't put in another quarter, OK?!...

Work has been brutal!!!  The norovirus is EVERYWHERE!!!  I've washed my hands down to the bare bones!  The other day, I (mostly) undressed on our back stoop before entering the house - that's how BAD it is!!!  Plus, there's been the typical migraine, UTI, sore throat, "I had a fight with my room mate!," crazy thrown into the mixelplick!!!

We had a HVAC guy & contractor here this morning.  A different contractor is coming tomorrow morning.  They have been in our attic, out to the garage, in the basement & everywhere else in between!  Shelby & Jingle don't know what to think...?!

So, looks like we'll be doing Brigantine Bee Retreat planning via the web.  Does that work for you guys?  *I can be ready by 9'ish Friday morning.  *Can you tell me if we'll be-e stopping @ the Little Shop in Haddonfield en route?  *I can bring some M&M's & a bottle of wine.  *Is there a crock pot @ the Beach or should I make the oatmeal ahead of time so we can just reheat it? *Also, WaWa works for me!  Simple.  Easy.  Affordable.  What's not to like?!  ; )  *Who's going & when?!  *I'm bringing a Kaffe Fassett project that I cut & prepped nearly a year ago for a Beach weekend that didn't happen due to snow.  Plus, I am going to bring a small machine applique project.  And, a heart project inspired by Jean!  ; )

Lois - when are you heading out to Ohio?  Safe travels!!!  Take some stitching along for the trip!

Alright girls.  That does it for now!  Take care & be-e well!

Piecefully, Pam 

Good Afternoon Girls,

I don't know about you, but I felt like I had a WHOLE lot of days rolled into seven last week.  I am hopeful that this week won't FEEL so jam packed.

Let's start with talking about this week...is there Bee?  Where?  When?  Who can come? Next, how 'bout Brigantine...who's going?  When?  What sewing projects are you going to bring? What shops are we going to & when?  What meals do we need to pack or plan for - do you want me to make my steel cut oatmeal recipe since there won't be any breakfast pizza what with Joe Byrnes in Florida...?!

Meanwhile, how do you think Dolores is adjusting to her mouse ears...?!  ; )  I think Valentine's Day in Disney could be especially magical...  Has anyone heard from her...?! And, is Jean sitting on the Beach?!  Did she get to the quilt shop she googled? Will she be @ the Beach 2 weekends in a row...?! Is that allowed?!  ; )

And, speaking of the Beach...we're there once again.  My "assignment" this week is to write down where I want to be in 10 years.  I've NEVER done this kind of thing for REAL!?  So, Scott & I are revisiting the topic of having a quilt shop @ the Beach...omg!

Enjoy today's SUNshine!!!  If you have a 3 day weekend - enjoy your X-tra day & make the most out of it!!!  : )  Take a few quiet stitches...

Piecefully, Pam

P.S.  Marianne - how is your sewing machine?!

 

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

LOVE from LuLu Moon, red Emu's & escargot from Fayette Street Grille...oh my...!?

Here's hoping your Valentine's Day is remarkable.  ; )

Piecefully, Pam

Howdy Girls,

Gee, thanks for Bee this evening!!!  It's ALWAYS fun!!!  : )  There's SO much going on, it's hard to keep up!?  Thanks for hosting, Lori.

Mo - your quilt top is FABULOUS!!!  I really like the colors!  Thanks for sharing your kitchen renovation stories.  Glad if things are going well - such a great way to start!  ; )  We'll be anxious to see the finished results!!!

Mare - HOORAY!!!  Your sewing machine is fixed!!!  Your hand work is BEAUTIFUL!  I LOVE the embroidery - it's soft, gentle & lovely.  Nice job!  ; )  Your snowman block is CUTE too! And, the fat quarter bundle of red/black/white is gorgeous!  I think Mo's right about the contemporary print & colors being good for Joanna & Bill.  We SOON need to get cracking on their wedding quilt, girl friend!

Cath - I'm glad you're taking a hand applique class.  You seem to like it.  Next time, we need to see your show 'n tell too!  ; )  Are you working on the Bunny Hill blocks?  Is your snowman finished?  How's school going?  Do you mind doing 4 tens @ the hospital?  What are your hours?

Jean - I LOVE the flamingo quilt!!!  They're FuNnY!!!  ; )  Your Bunny Hill blocks are GREAT!  I really like your soft colored backgrounds.  Isn't this project FUN!?  Hey, have FUN @ Virginia Beach this weekend!!!  Nice.  ; )  Thanks for sharing the testosterone quilt article from the paper - amazing, huh?!

LA - glad to hear the good report on your Mom.  Praise be-e!!!  ; )  Thanks for bringing the wine!  Don't you just HATE to rip stitches...?!  : /  Sorry about the frustration...don't quilt that...it needs to be filled with snuggle love!  ; )

Lois - hang in there with your Mom & family.  Glad if you have the diversions of sewing & gardening to occupy you. Thanks for sharing the plants!  : )  Your Disappearing 9 Patch is beautiful!  I LOVE the colors!!!  So pretty & soft.  The yellows for another TATW quilt are HAPPY!  And, I like your Bunny Hill snowman block too!  Great job!

Lor - the foot print wall hanging was a neat-o idea for the teeny boppers to do!  ; )  Your table runner is cute, cute!  I like the colors.  I like your Bunny Hill blocks too!  Way to sew!

Dolores - you were missed!  We're hoping your packing by now...including your Mouse Ears!!!  ; )  Have FUN, girl friend!!!

Peggy - we've been thinking of you & your family.  Hope you are taking care.  : )

Thanks for the Jingle bags, ladies.  He is the s#i*t%n^e/s beast - EVER!!!  Thanks also for looking @ my show 'n tell stuff too.  The schnibble thang was a fun project to do!  I do like the studio Churn Dash quilt - don't know that I'll sew with home dec weight & corduroy again any time too soon?!  The Bunny Hill blocks are just plain FUN!!!  : )  The settings I use for my machine blanket stitch (#45 on my Bernina 440) are; width:  2.0 going down to 1.4 @ points & length:  2.0  I used a rayon thread for the blanket stitch & grey YLI soft touch in the bobbin. New to me, I've been threading the "finger" on my bobbin to have better control over tension. It seems to give me a nicer looking stitch, & I have not been using a stabilizer (exam table paper) on the back each time...still playing around with this though...

Time to go get ready for work.  If I've missed anything, please chime in!?

Piecefully, Pam